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Director, TransportationFreshpoint • Orlando, FL, United States
Director, Transportation

Director, Transportation

Freshpoint • Orlando, FL, United States
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JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the efficient and timely delivery of the product to our customers, accomplished through thorough planning and an on-going process of monitoring driver performance, equipment condition and performance, and business volume, while effectively managing expenses in an ever-changing environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Closely monitor driver performance via the use of the trip master and other control features.
  • Maintain detailed records of driver pay, equipment maintenance and equipment performance.
  • Review driver logs and paperwork to ensure accuracy and adherence to policy and DOT regulations.
  • Closely monitor equipment to ensure safe operation and minimize breakdowns.
  • Order necessary parts and equipment used in driver performance of responsibilities.
  • Review routing and make the necessary adjustments to ensure optimal efficiency.
  • Hire, train, direct, and discipline transportation personnel to achieve the most effective use of human and physical assets.
  • Plan and schedule assignments for the transportation personnel; process the weekly payroll.
  • Verify vendor invoices and complete A / P (accounts payable) vouchers.
  • Monitor trip records and fuel reports for mileage, fuel cost, and fuel economy.
  • Monitor monthly expenses in relation to planning and make the necessary changes.
  • Perform the necessary requirements of the Department of Transportation.
  • Review backhauls to ensure profitability.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

  • High school diploma / GED
  • 4-year degree preferred

    • Experience

  • 5 - 8 years of transportation supervisor experience.
  • 4 years of transportation experience.

    • Professional Skills

  • Must possess good employee relations skills.
  • Must have the ability to communicate clearly, primarily via telephone, with vendors, shippers, customers, and Company personnel.

    • Physical Demands

  • Work is primarily sedentary in nature. Frequent standing and bending are required when checking equipment.
  • A substantial portion of the day is spent on data entry.

    • Mental / Visual Demands

  • Must be able to read text that is close and at a distance with or without correction.
  • Must be able to perform manual tasks, hear, sit, reach, lift, and interact with others.

    • Work Environment

  • The office is situated in the warehouse.
  • Activities occur both inside (protection from weather conditions but not temperature changes) and outside.

    • Equipment Operated

  • A calculator, copier, fax, PC, Microsoft Office applications, CRT, Trip Master software, TRUCKS routing system.

    • Licenses, Registration and / or Certifications

  • CDL License
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    Director Transportation • Orlando, FL, United States